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WV53 BWB

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,218 mi
Last recorded60,218 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 BWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 60,218 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2024 58,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 55,178 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 55,178 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2022 53,601 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2021 52,268 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 50,586 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 48,480 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 48,479 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 46,197 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 44,532 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 42,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut on the sidewall

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2015 39,587 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system rear back box and rear back box pipe shows a welding repair

internal adjusters altered to recheck headlamp aim

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside and offside rear tyres show slight cracking to their outer walls

nearside front tyre shows run flat damage to its outer wall

nearside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit and shows severe wear to its inner shoulder

offside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit and shows severe wear to its inner shoulder

oil leak

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2014 36,976 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system rear back box shows signs of welding repairs

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside rear tyres show wear to their inner and outer shoulders

Fail 6 Nov 2014 36,881 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system rear back box shows signs of welding repairs

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside rear tyres show wear to their inner and outer shoulders

Pass 21 Oct 2013 31,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads look worn advise a full brake check

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2012 25,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2011 22,873 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 21,411 miles

Engine/body/sill/covers fitted

No dipstick

Pass 19 Oct 2009 19,597 miles

both sides front lower arm bushes slight split.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 18,644 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 17,868 miles

nearside rear tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2006 15,982 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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WV53 BWB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 77,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV53 BWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV53 BWB registered?

WV53 BWB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WV53 BWB safe to buy?

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